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Let's Talk...More! is a series aimed at gaining mutual understanding so we can talk more with each other. The series features Oscar Award Winning Actress & Activist Marlee Matlin along with various community leaders.



Past Events

Marlee Matlin 
Join us for this kickoff event featuring Oscar winning actress and NY Times Best Selling author Marlee Matlin.

Marlee Matlin | Meet & Greet 

Meet and Greet with Marlee Matlin.


Continue the conversation in facilitated small group discussions led by community leaders.

Thursday, December 1 • 7:00 pm • FREE 
TOPIC: What does being Jewish mean to me, how has it shaped who I am, and how does it play out in my daily life?
Come share your story with others as we all seek to better understand those in our community to have better relationships and discussions.
Opening remarks: Rabbi Abe Schacter-Gampel, MJCC
Closing remarks: Rabbi Jeff Dreifus, Temple Israel


Sunday, December 11 • 4:00 pm • FREE 

TOPIC: How does my Jewish identity influence me as an American?
Come share your story with others as we all seek to better understand those in our community to have better relationships and discussions.
Opening remarks: Rabbi Sarit Horwitz, Beth Sholom
Closing remarks: Judy Bookman, MJCC

Sunday, January 8, 2023 • 4:00 pm • FREE
TOPIC: How do I relate to Israel as someone living in Memphis?
Come share your story with others as we all seek to better understand those in our community to have better relationships and discussions.
Opening remarks: Rabbi Shmuel Fromowitz, Memphis Kollel
Closing remarks: Rabbi Abe Schacter-Gampel, MJCC



Sponsored by:
The Bornblum Foundation | Zach Jaworski State Farm

Questions? Contact Jeremy Weiser, Chief Operating Officer, at jweiser@jccmemphis.org or (901) 259-9235.